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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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i live in bakersfield cali. anyone know where i can pick up a good running camaro or trans am for under 2000? or on payments? if so lemme know. thanks.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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u cant really get a good ride for under 2000 but look at 3rd gens, i looked at craigslist and could find some for as low as 2500
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:14 AM
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yeah. i considered that...think ima just try and save...i want an f body.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:20 AM
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i thought u wanted that lt1?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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i do...but im not sure...i want something that i can drive as soon as i get it...that one i need to get to pass smog.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vinze28
yeah. i considered that...think ima just try and save...i want an f body.
hmmm........ a 3rd gen is an f-body
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryne @ CMS
hmmm........ a 3rd gen is an f-body
Yeah and you can find some good deals on 3rd gens, I see em for about 2 grand all of the time. I saw a 91 Z28 low miles for 2gs the other day on Craigslist. I'd look on there often and on recycler.com also
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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to get a 4th gen for 2k... IDK about that, you might be able go get a really beat up one, I would just get a nice third gen, but even getting a clean third gen will probably cost you more than that. I say just save alittle more a just get a clean car once and for all, trust me I made that mistake with my old car
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i have an 1995 z28 that i will be selling here somewhat soon but it will be for more then 2k it is a six speed as well pm me if you are interested
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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97z find some more cash like 4800ish and you got a deal
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Save your money until you can buy what you want. Don't make the same mistake I did and settle for a 3rd gen F body when I wanted an LT1 F body.

You're gonna end up shooting yourself.

Get an LT1 4th gen, the longer you wait....the better the outcome.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:13 AM
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yeah, you guys are all right...im just impatient...
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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yeah, you guys are all right...im just impatient...

Yeah, how do you think I feel? I've been wanting an LS1 f body for the last 3 years now and I am going insane because I know I am close to getting one, but the fact that I don't have one now is driving me nuts.


Just be patient though, your car will show up soon enough.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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wtf 4th gen lt1? dont u mean ls1? 3rd gen=lt1. 4th gen=ls1
wtf is wrong with you.


GET OUTA HERE YOU NOOB!!!!






4th gen LT1= 93-97
4th gen LS1= 98-02


you should be in the newbie section, not here.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by $O$OE
wtf 4th gen lt1? dont u mean ls1? 3rd gen=lt1. 4th gen=ls1
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBoy5
wtf is wrong with you.


GET OUTA HERE YOU NOOB!!!!






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4th gen LS1= 98-02


you should be in the newbie section, not here.
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